Technology related blog

The holiday season is in full swing, and we’re all counting down to Black Friday. Of course, if you’re not in the US, then Black Friday really isn’t the discount spree that matters to you. Still, many retailers are doing a lot of sales during this time of year because they know something basic: when people are in a mood to buy, they’re going to buy. They might not buy from you, but they are certainly buying from someone else. Gearing up for Christmas is very important, so if you’re thinking about getting some tech goodies for your friends and family, you need to make sure that you’re shopping effectively.

Avoiding returns and shipping costs is the name of the game. Returns tie up your money and slow you down from shopping, so avoiding returns is critical.

The best way to get your shopping is done is as follows:

First and foremost, you need to think about all of the technical gadgets you have planned to buy. Do they really match up with what the recipient of your gift honestly needs? If your granny isn’t good with touchscreen cell phones, there’s no reason to buy her an HTC Evo 4G, you know what we mean? She’s going to be grateful that you bought her something, but you’re buying her something more complicated than what she wants to use. When we give gifts, we want to give gifts that actually work out in our favor. We want to make sure that we can find something that actually handle their needs quite well. Ideally, you should be listening to them all year round to really make sure that they are using good tech and it’s fitting their lives.

Of course, if you really want to give someone a touchscreen, then you can always think about who would really get a kick out of it.

Comparison shopping is honestly the name of the game now. If you’re only going to one site above all others without looking to see if it’s the lowest price, then you’re paying more. That’s just the way it is. The first site you land on generally has a higher price than others. Now, if you’re getting some whiz bang bonus, then it’s okay.

Look at free shipping deals — if you’re going to shop, bundle all of your purchases up as much as possible so that you don’t have to spend money on shipping. Believe it or not, shipping can really be pretty expensive when you have a lot of items. Retailers online have realized that people get really worked up about shipping, which means that they can offer deals to get more people interested.

Check out coupon deal sites in order to make sure that you’ve really squeezed all of the discounts out that you can. It’s possible to get some really good deals as long as you’re looking for them. Why not start shopping today?

The longer you wait to begin your holiday shopping, the more stressed out that you’re going to be. It’s better to make sure that you really are looking into just about anything and everything that you can, in order to not only save money, but give your friends and family exactly what they’re looking for this holiday season!

Unlimited data has been like manna straight from heaven, especially if you’re a super geek that loves to be on the go with your smartphone. However, it’s obvious that all of the major carriers are starting to bring the party to a halt. It doesn’t make them as much money — let them tell it. Unfortunately, us mere mortals are pretty much going to have to either look for an unlimited plan that seems like it’s going to be here to stay (as is the case with Sprint’s Simply Everything plan), or you’re going to need to try to make do with the new quotas.

Not sure how to do that? Don’t worry, we have things pretty much covered for you!

First and foremost, you should understand that most of the data crunch is coming on the 3G or 4G side of things. This means that you should switch over to Wi-Fi instead. We’re living in a Wi-Fi playground — even restaurants that never though to have Wi-Fi are now starting to have Wi-Fi. This is a pretty big deal as you can imagine, because you’ll be able to use your data for free and avoid those pesky data overcharges.

Using a server-assisted web browser like Opera could help you avoid pulling down too much data, because this is a browser that uses server-side preprocessing to reduce the load. That might sound a little too tech, but it’s really straightforward; instead of your smartphone doing all of the heavy lifting, the server in question will pick up some of the slack.

Video is something that tends to really be a data hog. If you’re going to be connected to YouTube and other video sites, but you might not realize that looking at YouTube could be eating your data link alive. That’s because many times these videos are sent to your phone in high quality. That means that you will have to make sure that you select lower quality videos. They’re not going to be as sharp, but hey — you also get to avoid those heavy overages! If you must watch in high quality, make sure that your phone is on Wi-Fi first. Your cell phone bill will thank you later! (more…)

Since the inception of cars, we’ve come a long way in which we greatly evolved. Cars have lately become much more than a mere mode of transportation. Because people started travelling more and more, specialists and car designers tried to improve modern cars by creating unique technologies that would enhance their properties and features. Much more attention is being paid to safety, passengers comfort, convenience and emission control. From features like rain sensor wipers, automatic dimming or rear view mirrors and automatically turning headlines for a better visibility to display screens, latest car technology is continually improving.

However, that’s not all. There are many interesting and unique features out there that hit the headlines recently. The following are considered the most important car technologies in recent years. - Economy mode: car manufacturers have decided to come up with something similar to the power saving option most appliance possess today. The economy mode is able to help you save more fuel by switching off features like light, radio or air-conditioner, when they are not required. - Navigation system: one of the best features by now, being used in several parts of the world.

Brands like BMW or Toyota have already started to implement this feature to their new models. A modern navigation system is composed of an LCD found on the dashboard that functions as a map. More recent systems also have a voice feature built-in, guiding you step by step and giving you verbal direction on what route to follow in order to get to the destination as fast as you can. The navigation system can be easily connected to your PDA or Smartphone, enhancing the guiding process. - Run-flat tires: engineers thought about creating a better version of today’s tires, a version that would allow drivers to continue their journey, even if one of their tires has been deflated.

This feature could prove extremely useful, especially if you’re late on an important meeting or you have to go to the hospital because one of your kids had an accident. A run-flat tire allows you to go for another 100-150 miles at a maximum speed of 120 mph. - Self-parking: another advanced feature that gives you the peace of mind you won’t need to spend precious time parking. If your car has this feature, all you need to do is to is to get off the vehicle a few seconds before it needs to be parked, and then press a button and the car will be automatically parked. This feature is extremely convenient, especially in those tight parking spaces. - Electrical power supply: this 40-volt electrical system helps you use various electrical devices and is a very practical technology. - Programmable vehicles: probably one of the most beneficial car technologies lately.

With this feature, you can change the mode in which you want to drive your car. For example, you can choose between sporty, urban or luxury drives, just to name a few. This will enhance new features and will change the interior of your car, according to the mode selected.